FAIR

FAIR: Promoting Fairness, Awareness, Inclusion, and Relationships in Our Community

Purpose & Responsibilities

The purpose of Lyndon F.A.I.R. is to serve our community as a resource and catalyst for social justice consultation, advocacy, and activism. We will do so by:

Engaging in consistent, open, and honest communication with each other and with all members of our community.

Actively collaborating with all members of our community in regard to issues of social justice.

Providing consultation and resources to colleagues in our community on issues related to social justice.

Advocating for, by working with, disenfranchised members of our community.

Coordinating programming which addresses the social justice needs in our community.

Creating opportunities for activism in support of social justice in our community.

Providing leadership in our community on issues related to social justice.

Engaging in an ongoing process of self-assessment and accountability.

2014–2015 Year of Social Justice at Lyndon

President Bertolino has designated 2014-2015 as the Year of Social Justice at Lyndon State College.

What is social justice? Embracing social justice creates communities in which all voices are not just heard but are listened to. Social justice ensures that all people are given the respect they deserve. A socially-just community is one in which all members are given the opportunities and support they need to succeed.